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How many are you looking for? It may be something you can easily do yourself if you expect to reload often. I converted 1k, and getting ready to convert more soon just to have extra on hand.
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Yea, I took a course through Viking Tactical a few years ago and we built a few of those. They have a takedown and a non-takedown model, the non takedown is available on their site, http://www.vikingtactics.com/Articles.asp?ID=252 I have a PDF of the take down model which takes down to 4 pieces and may fit in a trunk. Its titled: Build A Portable VTAC Training Barricade by Dave Klaus, best set of instruction I found: https://norsedefense.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/9-hole-wall.pdf
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is it illegal to sell a gun with a non functioning safety?
Omega replied to JoeJ615's topic in General Chat
I doubt it's illegal, but it can definitely get you in hot water if something happens to the buyer if they are not notified (I see you did). If you sell it as is, I would do a bill of sale and make sure they initial where you told them the safety does not work. Broken things are sold all the time, yes even cars with no brakes, broken trans, motors etc. You just have to notify the buyer what issues you KNOW about to at least have a defense if not to keep you out of court. If I buy or sell something with something broken, I make sure the price reflects that either partially or in total depending on what is broken. -
You're in a theater and then this happens. What would you do?
Omega replied to jgradyc's topic in General Chat
I am always vigilant, whether at a theater, pumping gas, or whatever. Body language should let you know if they are up to no-good, but before calling anyone or acting in an aggressive manner I would make sure there was a danger to me or others. They may be just smoking or letting others in, in which case it's the theaters problem not mine. I don't have the time or inclination to be a "goody two shoes" for a commercial enterprise, if they do not alarm the doors and people are sneaking in its something they need to address. Though there is always a chance of something happening, it's a very slight chance and nothing to get worried over. -
I would not risk putting someone down there, specially when you can do it at a distance. Molotov cocktails anyone? BTW, anyone notice the faster walkers? Makes you wonder if they will start making them a bit more dangerous.
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is it a good or bad idea to let a 14 year old visit her mom in jail?
Omega replied to 3600's topic in General Chat
I haven't seen anything referencing what the charge was; but even so it changes my opinion very little if at all. Unless the crime was against the spouse or the children I don't see it as a problem. When you get married, you do it for better or for worse; but I guess some don't take that as seriously anymore. -
Yea, I thought that luring them away from a relatively good entrapment was stupid. I would of just reinforced the road blocks and then used the pit as target practice for those inside the compound that needed training. Even though the truck slid off the side, making noise on the opposite end of the quarry would of given them enough time to block it again, and better. But I guess this gives them more of an opportunity to advance the story line, hope it gets better.
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No, not ballistics; they trace the guns serial number. It really is quick, at least if the gun was purchased through FFLs. Ballistically speaking, many weapons can't be traced back to original owners, only connected to other cases or if they have the weapon then maybe to the last FFL purchase and only if the barrel has not been changed since then.
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I ordered from here when I could not find any locally at a better price: https://shootingtargets7.com/store/?mc_cid=5d7ad4ca19&mc_eid=7625641d4a
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Due to the fact that Military 7.62x51, NATO, is lower in pressure than commercial .308 you will have no problem using it in any .308 rifle. It's when you go into Military rifles chambered for the 7.62x51 that you may, and that's a big may, have problems. I have not noticed any performance issues with NATO ammunition, that is as long as you are not expecting sub MOA performance out of it. Many NATO rounds are probably 1.5 minimum MOA (most 3-4 MOA), add any MOA added by the weapons system and you can have a lot of slop. But even then, you can put a round in an 8" circle at a considerable distance so nothing to worry about. If you ever get into long range competitions, you will probably be reloading by then so you will make sub MOA ammo and have a better rifle as well.
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I still like the Remington 700 in .308, it has been a great rifle for years. And though it has had some recalls for the trigger, most really didn't need it (could be it's own thread). I sent mine in, it was just to clean the trigger and lock tite the screws. While I like my ARs, and liked building them, once built if I want something different I built something else. Even lowers get their own uppers, I just can't swap pieces around, though that is what I intended in the first place. And that's just two pins, add much more than that and I am building a new gun. For true SHTF scenarios, I will stick to the AR in 5.56. I will not go with the 300Blk, though I love this round. But you have to tinker with it too much once you run out of ammo, and chances of finding this "in the wild" will be a rarity. Now for car carry in pistol it can't be beat. As far as shortages, even in the worst of times I could always find 5.56 and .308 as well as 7.62x39. As long as you stay with current military rounds there will be availability.
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is it a good or bad idea to let a 14 year old visit her mom in jail?
Omega replied to 3600's topic in General Chat
Depends on the circumstances, some people need killing. -
is it a good or bad idea to let a 14 year old visit her mom in jail?
Omega replied to 3600's topic in General Chat
"Accidents" are just misnamed negligent incidents. As far as financial crimes go, writing bad checks can land you in jail. I certainly don't think we're talking of Madoff here. -
Put it in a drill press, lock the buttstock in a padded vice and drill the stock and just a bit into the tube and see if after that it can wiggle out. If he did a bad job its just into the hollow of the tube and not into the other side.
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is it a good or bad idea to let a 14 year old visit her mom in jail?
Omega replied to 3600's topic in General Chat
A child should have access to both parents unless one or both are abusing them. Life is about ups and downs, the sooner she learns that the better. Besides, it's not like she is an axe murderer, she screwed up and is receiving the consequences; a good lesson me thinks. -
can you guy a handgun if your spouse was convicted of a crime
Omega replied to 3600's topic in Handgun Carry and Self Defense
This has been discussed before, I think the consensus was that it would be OK. She, if a felon, just can't possess it. So keep it on you or lock it away if you leave it behind. Edit: what he said☺ -
Well, plus me up here. I usually get my shot but there have been years that I skipped, not on purpose just overlooked it. I get my shots free but civies get theirs after the active duty guys, so it should be soon.
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I may be biased by the experience I had with a 30-30 but there is no way I can recommend a 30-30 for shots beyond 100 yards; the drop on that thing is horrendous. If hunting in the brush then maybe because that 30 cal will punch through most greenery but in the open, I would rather have something better. The 6.8 is a nice round, but a .270 is better IMHO, just more rounds available for it commercially. I almost bought one because the had a nice upper for cheap, but then looked up the facts and decided against it. Mainly due to the fact that you needed a special BCG and mags; researching that caliber is what got me into the 300Blk.
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May not be too far from the truth, how many big cats are out there in private hands? When stationed at Ft Bragg, a lady that ran a local pet shop had a black panther as a pet. I'm pretty sure there are more like her that have them as pets. With all the storms, financial ups and downs is it so hard to believe that a few may be on the loose? Like this from a few years ago: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/wild-animals-escape-ohio-private-zoo-loose-14767621 I could also swear I seen a video from a lady that kept reporting a sighting of a large black cat and was not believed until she caught the cat at her back door on video. Funny thing is I can't find it now, but plenty of standard catamount videos from across the country.
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Talking to me about Progressive Presses
Omega replied to CommsNBombs's topic in Ammunition and Reloading
The auto index part just means that the die will rotate to the next stage on its own when you pull the handle. A progressive press is much faster than say a turret press but as you see, you must pay for the extra speed. I reload my pistol ammo on a Lee turret press and my rifle ammo on a single stage except for 300Blk and 5.56. To save space use a docking station where you can lock in the press you are using and the rest have put away. I have a dedicated reloading bench but still use that method. -
I'm cheap, I always go Lee if I buy new. Of course I don't pass up any good deals on used/new equipment which is why I got these. I have never really had any issues with Lee that they didn't fix, with any Mfg for that matter. I am not really a brand name kind of guy, as long as it does what it says, they are available when I want them, and they are priced decently. I got these because they are carbide which is an upgrade to the ones I have now, and while it did not state it in the ad, these are practically new, the bullet seating stems are still in a sealed bag. I guess if I shot for a living or was at least shooting competition I would spend a bit more, but all I do is make holes in paper, hit some steel and drop a few deer a year so Lee does fine by me.
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They are pests for sure, farmers loose quite a bit. Many states with a wild hog problem now allow the collection of wild hogs to give to food programs. They differ on how, either live or just harvested; here in TN you can't transport them live. Some people do just let them lay where they drop but most people I know take care to drop them humanely. I won't even shoot a coyote without trying to take a humane shot, I am not trying to punish them.
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I mentioned to the wife that if I was on guard duty, I would of dropped Salazar first for bringing all the walkers to the gates. Hell, I may of even knee capped him to slow the walkers down.
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Figured I would update here, seems their service is as good as you say. This is the response I got today: "I just order a new decap unit in the mail no charge. Have a great day. John Thor Technical Service" So, props to RCBS.
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I purchased a welder off a guy just past Cadiz a few years ago, he had a some large cat tracks out back of his place. He was told by TWRA it was not a panther, and not to start such rumors. They had walked all over the tracks but I could still make them out. I lived out in Colorado until I was 18, and still go out there once in awhile and they sure looked like the ones I seen there.